Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022) Specs Comparison

Display

Size
12.9-inch	12.9-inch
Resolution
2732 x 2048 px, 4:3 ratio, 265 PPI	2732 x 2048 px, 4:3 ratio, 265 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Refresh rate
120Hz	120Hz
Screen-to-body
85.43 %	85.43 %
Peak brightness
1600 cd/m2 (nit)	1600 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor	HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor

Hardware

System chip
Apple M1 (5 nm)	Apple M2
Processor
Octa-core, 3100 MHz	Octa-core
GPU
Apple 8-core GPU	Apple 10-core GPU
RAM
8GB	8GB
Internal storage
128GB, not expandable	128GB, not expandable
OS
iPadOS (14.x)	iPadOS (16.x)
Device type
Tablet	Tablet

Battery

Capacity
10758 mAh	10758 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Max charge speed
	Wired: 18.0W

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Battery Life Estimate

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Browsing

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Video

8h 51min

Gaming

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Gaming

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Camera

Rear
Triple camera	Dual camera
Main camera
12 MP (PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8	12 MP (PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8
Second camera
10 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Optical zoom: 2.0x Aperture size: F2.4	10 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Optical zoom: 2.0x Aperture size: F2.4
Third camera
ToF 3D depth sensing (Depth information)	ToF 3D depth sensing
Flash
Quad LED	Quad LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps) Features: Time-lapse video	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps) Features: Time-lapse video
Front
12 MP (EIS, Wide Angle, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)	12 MP (EIS, Wide Angle, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)

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Design

Dimensions
11.05 x 8.46 x 0.25 inches (280.6 x 214.9 x 6.4 mm)	11.05 x 8.46 x 0.25 inches (280.6 x 214.9 x 6.4 mm)
Weight
24.06 oz(682.0 g)	24.06 oz(682.0 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum	Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum
Materials & Colors
Silver, Space Gray
Biometrics
3D Face unlock	3D Face unlock
Keys
Right: Volume control	Right: Volume control
Colors
	Silver, Space Gray

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Multiple speakers	Multiple speakers
Features
Dolby Atmos, Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus	Dolby Atmos, Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring
DLNA,Wireless screen share,MirrorLink	DLNA,Wireless screen share,MirrorLink
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation, Video recording	Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0	5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, Headphones port, Video out	Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, Headphones port, Video out
Location
GPS, A-GPS
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, LiDAR scanner	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, LiDAR scanner
Other
Tethering, Computer sync	Tethering, Computer sync

Buyers information

In The Box
USB-C Charge Cable, 20W USB-C Power Adapter	USB-C Charge Cable, 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Availability

Officially announced
Apr 20, 2021	Oct 18, 2022

Links

Full specifications
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) Specs	Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022) Specs
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Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) Review